I have 1998 S10 Blazer and the tranny is toast. I need to either have it rebuilt or put in a rebuilt one. I know it would be not be a walk in the park but is replacing a tranny something a "backyard mechanic" could do in his garage? I am fairly mechanical, I do 90% of the work on my cars myself I have just never replaced a tranny before. Everyone I have spoken with wants about $2000 to rebuild the tranny and that's a little steep for me right now. So I am thinking of picking up a rebuilt one and doing it myself. I have done some searching online and it looks like I can pick up a rebuilt for a fairly reasonable price. What are your thoughts? Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.
98 Blazer Replacement
Jul 19, 2006
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Yes it is doable with tools and jacks. ALso the 4L60 is pretty tuff in a S10 unless you cook it. Typical ones that fail have oversized tires and stock gears or they tow a lot and also have no aux tranny cooler. When you are done, at least instal a small aux tranny cooler too.
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Harbor Freight sells a tranny craddle insert that will fit in most floor jasks.
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